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The Financial Crash

Alexei Sayle discusses the financial crash of 2008, the appeal of Donald Trump, and his lack of mainstream success. From 2017.

Alexei considers the causes and fall-out of the 2008 financial crash, the appeal of Donald Trump and laments his lack of mainstream success.

The Godfather of Alternative Comedy delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his Imaginary Sandwich Bar.

Written and performed by Alexei Sayle.

With Sean Baker

Original music and lyrics by Tim Sutton

Producer: Joe Nunnery

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2017.

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28 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
WriterAlexei Sayle
PerformerAlexei Sayle
ProducerJoe Nunnery

Broadcasts

  • Thu 16 Nov 201718:30
  • Thu 23 Nov 201707:30
  • Thu 23 Nov 201717:30
  • Thu 23 Nov 201722:00
  • Fri 24 Nov 201705:30
  • Tue 5 Nov 201923:00
  • Sat 15 Aug 202022:00
  • Wed 26 Jan 202207:00
  • Wed 26 Jan 202217:00
  • Thu 27 Jan 202205:00
  • Mon 25 Sep 202307:30
  • Mon 25 Sep 202312:30
  • Mon 25 Sep 202317:30
  • Tue 26 Sep 202302:30

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